Catamenial bandage



Jan. 10, 1933. J. JoSlAs CATAMENIAL BANDAGE Filed Feb. 25, 1931 IN1/mm3raco d'oszas E BY Patented Jan. 10, 1933 JACOB JOSIAS, OF BROOKLYN, NEWYORK CATAMENLL BANDAGE Application led February 26, 1931. Serial No.518,313.

.improvements in a catamenial bandage.

' It is general construction to arrange cataf menial bandages with aliquid-proof holder to receive and hold a napkin. The napkin isgenerally placed within the holder so that its top face is substantiallyflush with the contacting surface of the holder. When applied, thenapkin engages against the body and against the orifice. While thenapkin absorbs liquids discharging and dripping down, it is not tightenough against the body to absorb allodors.

lt is an' object of this invention to supplement the regular napkin in acatamenial bandage with a top narrower napkin section in a manner' tonaturally press against the bodyand absorb odors as well as liquids.

A still further object of this invention is l to arrange thesupplementary napkin removable for replacement when soiled selectivelyfrom the main napkin.

The invention furthermore proposes as an objectto provide top strapsbeneath which the supplementary napkin may be slipped in as constitutingthe means for removably supporting the latter napkin section.

A still further object of this invention is to construct the `catamenialbandage so that the ends of the supplementary napkin may engage throughthe same, holding apertures that serve to secure the main napkin.

The invention still further proposes to provide adjustable means'foraiding in pressing the material ofthe supplementary napkin against theorifice. y

lt is further proposed to construct said adjusting means removable. p

A still further object of this invention is to construct a device of theclass mentioned which is of 'simple durable construction, dependable inuse and eiiicient in action, and `f which can .be manufactured and soldat a 5 reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and ofthe obj ectsandadvantages therey of, .reference will be had to the following ddescription and accompanying drawing, and tothe appended claims in whichthe various looking in the direction of .the line 8-8 of novel featuresof the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosureFlg. 1 is a perspective view of a device con- 55 structed adcording tothis invention.

Fig. ,2 is an elevational view of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 isa plan developed view of the napkin holder per se.

Fig 4 is a fragmentary enlarged sectional 60 Vlew taken on the line 4-4of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary enlarged detailed view of a portion of Fig. 1,showing in particular the connection bet-Ween the napkin 'support andthe body belt, seen as though looking along the line 6-6.

Fig. 7 is a view similar to Fig.' 5, but showing the means which aids inthe pressing of to the supplementary napkin against the body in place.,

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary elevational view Fig. 7. t5

Fig. 9 is a sectional View taken on the line` 9--9 of Fig. 7.

As shown on the drawing the catamenial bandage has a belt portion l()for engaging around the waist of a wearer. This belt portion is notillustrated in detail nor described, since it forms no part of thisinvention and is generally known to the ublic. Attached upon the beltportion there 1s a napkin holder 11. This napkin holder comprises aliquidproof sheet in the form of a strip of substantially U-shape incross section for receiving a napkin 12 so that the top of the napkin issubstantially ush with the top of the strip. The sheet is bent alongboth edges from end to end and transverse cloth binding strips 13 aresecured upon the ends of the strip for holding it in the substantialcross section mentioned. In Fig. 5 the cross section will be seen indetail and it should be noticed that 95 the top edges, indicated byreference numerals 14, are bent over so as to partially extend acrossthetop of the napkin 12. The bent top edge 14 may be reinforced by astrip amalgamated upon the said edge to pre- 100 vent the latter frombulging when the catamenial bandage is in use.

A means is rovided upon the ends of the strip for attaching it upon thebelt 10. This means, as shown on the drawing, is in the form of hookelements 15 attached upon the ends of the strip upon the transversecloth strips 13 and engageable with eyelets 16 attached upon the belt10. Vhile this particular means has been illustrated, it is not intendedas a limitation since other conventional means may be used which mayinclude adjustments so as to change the tension of the napkin holder.The sanitary napkin 12 has its ends reduced, indicated by referencenumerals 17, and passed through apertures 18 formed in the base portionof the strip and constituting the means for holding the napkin in place.A reinforcementring 19 is amalgamated upon the strip around the opening18 so as to reinforce the opening. The napkin 12 may be oi' any of thestandard ones used on the market and treated with proper deodorizingchemicals. Transverse straps 20 extend across the top of the napkinholder and join the edges of the strip so as to prevent accidentalopening of the holder. The napkin 12 is slipped bcneath these straps 2Owhen inserted in place.

A means is also provided for holding a supplementary napkin, such asindicated by reference numeral 21, which is of smaller width than thenapkin 12 above the top of the said strip. This means is in the form ofother transverse straps 22 substantially over the straps 20 and alsotransversely arranged and connected upon opposite edges ot the strip ofmaterial, which forms the napkin holder. The ends 23 of thesupplementary napkin section 21 are also reduced and are engaged throughthe openings 18 so as to aid in maintaining this section in place. Theloose ends 17 and 23 are placed in a pair of transverse straps 19 at thebottom of napkin -holder 11.

A means is also provided for aiding in pressing the material of thesupplementary napkin 21 better against the body. This means is in theform of hooks 24 attached upon the top edges of the strip which formsthe napkin holder directly opposite each other. A transverse strap 25 isprovided with eyelets at its ends for engagement by the hooks 24 so thatthe strap may assume a position between the napkin 12 and the napkinsection 21 as clearly shown in Fig. 7. Tn Figs. 2 and 5 the device isshown with the strap 25 removed. A hollow resilient member 26 isattached upon the strap 25 at two diametrically opposite sides by meansof short legsl 27. The other portions of this hollovsT member are openedso that cot-ton material 28 may be forced within the hollowl to pack theinterior to any desired degrees so as to Droiect the top apex 28 of thehollow is positioned beneath the napkin section 21` and above the napkinsection 12. When the bandage is worn, the parts should be so positionedthat the hollow resilient member 26 acts against the orifice.

When the catamenial bandage is worn without the strap 25, the napkinsection 21 which is of small width will act against the body. Tt ispointed out that this section of small width can fit more snugly againstthe body as is desired. Tt will serve to absorb odors as well asliquids. When this section becomes soiled, it may be replaced withoutreplacing the napkin 12 if the latter member is not soiled.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of myinvention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to theprecise construct-ion herein disclosed 'and the right is reserved to allchanges and modifications coming within the scope of the invention asdefined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by United StatesLetters Patent is 1. A napkin holder, comprisinga napkin holder, comprising liquid-proof sheet material in the form of astrip of substantially U-shape in cross section for receiving a napkinso that the top of the napkin is substantially flush with the top of thestrip, means for holding supplementary napkin of smaller width than saidnapkin above the top of the said strip, and adjustable means on thelongitudinal edges of said strip for aiding in pressing the material ofthe supplementary napkin against the body.

2. A napkin holder, comprising a napkin holder, comprising'liquid-proofsheet matelrial in the form of a strip of substantially U-shape in crosssection for receiving a napkin so' that the top of the napkin issubstantially Hush with the top of the strip, means for holdingsupplementary napkin of smaller width than said napkin above the top ofthe said strip, and adjustable means on thc longitudinal edges of saidstrip for aiding in pressing the material of the supplementary napkinagainst the body, comprising a strap attached at its ends upon the edgesof said strip, a hollow resilient member on said strap formed. with sideopenings so that the interior 1s accessible for receiving cotton orvother absorbent material, and the top of said hollow member beingformed with an apex surrounded by a recess having aperturescommunicating With the interior.

3. A napkin holder, comprising a napkin holder, comprising liquid-proofsheet material in the form of a strip o substantially U-shape in crosssection for receiving a napkin so that the top of the napkin issubstantially iush with the top of the strip, and means for holdingsupplementary napkin of smaller Width than sa1d napkin above the top ofsaid strip, comprising transverse straps,

attached across the edges of said strips, other transverse straps beingconnected across the edges of the strip also for holding the main napkinin place, and the said strip being also formed With apertures forreceiving reduced ends Jrorn both of said napkin sections, and othertransverse straps at the bottom of the said napkin holder for ends ofthe napkin sections.

ln testimony whereof I have aiiixed myl signature.

JACOB JOSIAS.

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